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Afrocarpus falcatus

Other Names

Afrocarpus falcata , Yellow-Wood

Location

'Drusilla' 26 Brougham Road, MOUNT MACEDON VIC 3441 - Property No T11656

File Number

T11656

Level

Regional

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Statement of Significance

Location or Context:
Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape, historic garden or park;

Rare or Localised:
10-50 known specimens

A fairly mature tree with dense foliage growing in lawn area south-south-east of the main house.This species is rarely planted nowadays. The tree may hae been planted by Madame Weigel in the 1880s when she began the layout and planting of the garden at Drusilla. Other examples occur at St Kilda Botanic Gardens and Creswick Foresty School.

Measurements: 09/1/1990
Spread (m): 14.4
Girth (m): 3
Height (m): 12
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good

Access: Restricted
Classified 13/12/1990

Group

Parks, Gardens and Trees